BENDIX BW2769 manual System Operation, Driver Interface Unit DIU

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System Operation

System Operation

The Bendix™ VORAD® VS-400 collision warning system is powered by the vehicle’s ignition circuit and becomes active whenever the ignition key is switched to the ‘ON’ position.

Bendix™ SmartCruise® adaptive cruise control is automatically engaged whenever the vehicle’s cruise control is activated. See Bendix™ SmartCruise® adaptive cruise control section for more information.

Driver Interface Unit (DIU)

The driver interface unit provides visual and audible following alerts, along with system status information. The DIU also provides a user interface for changing system settings.

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Contents Driver Instructions FCC Compliance Statement Federal Communications CommissionPage GeneralWarningsInformation& Cautions Table of Contents Overview OverviewSystem Components ComponentsDriver Interface Unit DIU System OperationSystem Operation System Ready System Start UpRadar Warm-up Visual Following Alerts Audible Closing AlertsObject Detected Second AlertBendix Vorad VS-400 Collision Warning System Collision Alert Bendix SmartCruise Adaptive Cruise Control Bendix SmartCruise Adaptive Cruise Control OperationCollision Warning and SmartCruise Driver ControlApproaching Slow Moving Trafﬁc Adjusting Following Distance Multilane Highways and Curves Vehicle TrackingVehicle Tracking Entering Sharp Curves Menu Options User Option SettingsMenu Options Volume Driver DemoRange Optional BrightnessMPH / KPH System StatusDiagnostics Display Screen Bendix BlindSpotter Side Object Detection Side Object Detection System Driver Display UnitSide Radar Detection Area Visual WarningAudible Warning Tone 80.7 x 3 Sec. = 242.1 Feet Following DistanceCalculating Following Distance Preventive Maintenance Preventive MaintenanceCleaning ServicingTroubleshooting TroubleshootingResetting the System Bendix Vorad Failed MessageForward Looking Radar Blocked